Best Skateparks in the USA

Kona Skatepark - Jacksonville, FL -
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Kona skatepark is the probably the oldest private skateboard park in the US. the
place first opened up in the late 70's, and it still has the original concrete
snake runs intact and skateable. This skateboard park also features 2 street /
x-games courses, a spine ramp, 80 ft wide vert ramp, and a gnarly concrete pool.

Vans Skatepark - Orlando, FL -
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Several professional skaters served as consultants to help create this
skateboard park that is specifically-tailored to the needs of riders of all
skill levels and to cater to the tastes of Orlando riders. The Vans Skatepark's
varied riding areas and obstacles range from popular skatepark staples to
innovative and unique additions to challenge a variety of rider styles and skill
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Woodward West Camp- Stallion Springs, CA
WebsiteThe Woodward West
Skate Camp is the second of two major Skate Camps to open in Southern California
in the last year. This skateboard camp will be a great place to learn to skate
for new kids getting into the sport as well as a great place for skaters to
improve by learning from the pros. The skate camp features a competition style
vert ramp and street course as well as what looks like a killer concrete
Skatepark. Unfortunately, Woodward West does not offer any 1 day sessions So, if you
want to check this place out you will either need to know someone or enroll for
a week long session which starts at around $1,000!

Encinitas YMCA - Encinitas, CA -
WebsiteWhether you know it or not, you've
seen the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA skateboard park a million times. This is the
site of one of the most famous big vert ramps in the history of skateboarding.
80' wide by 13 ft tall, 19 ft roll-in, extensions and "floating platform" - big,
big, big! It's been in a zillion ads. But the best part about this park- at
least for most of us - is everything else.

Trinidad Skatepark - Trinidad, CO. -
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Trinidad Skatepark is one of southern Colorado's newest skateboard parks. This
free 15,000 sq. ft. concrete skatepark facility was completed in May 2003 and
has earned rave reviews from everyone who has the opportunity to take advantage
of this skateparks' awesome layout. Most locals seem to prefer skateparks that
are free.

This skateboard park was built by Grindline Skateparks and is definitely one of
the top skateparks in Colorado. Most skateparks Grindline constructs are free
and unsupervised. They have built in a near infinite number of lines and unique
features make this spot skateable for days. Not to mention its free.

Louisville Extreme Park - Louisville, KY -
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Louisville Extreme Park includes 40,000 square feet of outdoor concrete skating
surface, a 24-foot full pipe, and a wooden vert ramp. A second phase includes a
20,000 square foot building with indoor skate areas, concessions, and restrooms.
In addition to drawing extreme sports enthusiasts from across the country, the
park will be an attractive venue for competitions and clinics.

Louisville Extreme Park will provide skateboarding, rollerblading and biking
opportunities to people ofall ages and skill levels. Centrally located downtown
near Waterfront Park and Slugger Field, the“X-park” will be accessible from all
parts of the community by bus and car, or by self-powered means via the
RiverWalk and the Beargrass Creek Bicycle Trail! The park’s design was based on
the input of a local task force and the results of a public meeting attended by
more than 100 likely Extreme Park users. Using clay, participants created models
of design features they wanted to see in the park.

Skatepark of Tampa - Tampa, FL -
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Every year, Skatepark of Tampa hosts two world-renowned competitions: the Tampa
Am, which attracts 200 of the world's best amateur skateboarders, and the Tampa
Pro, the most hard-core event, where fans can meet and greet their favorite
skateboarders. This park is a street-skater's paradise. Its has a
8,000-square-foot indoor street course including a 40-foot-wide vert ramp.

Lake Cunningham Regional Skatepark - San Jose, CA -
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At 68,000 square feet, Lake Cunningham Regional Skatepark is the largest
Skatepark in California featuring the world's longest full pipe, tallest vert wall,
and largest cradle.
In addition to these spectacular features, LCRSP offers something for everyone.
There is terrain ranging from beginners to challenging, thus providing an avenue
for a beginner to learn the ropes as well as giving even the most skilled rider
an avenue to test his mettle.

Burnside Park - Portland, OR -
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This park is located under the Burnside Bridge, which connects Portland's east
and west sides. The 9,000-square-foot area features two concrete bowls, one
affectionately called the "death bowl" and several quarterpipes and corner bowls
that reach vert. There is a half- pyramid to the side and the tombstone which is
a big vertical wall, about 8 feet high, with 2 feet of verticle.